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Sign InReflecting the resilience of China's private education sector, New Oriental Education & Technology Group announced robust financial results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. The company reported full-year net revenues of $5,661.3 million, marking a 15.5% year-over-year increase, while fourth-quarter revenues surged 23% to $1,529.5 million. This performance was bolstered by a 170-basis point expansion in Non-GAAP operating margins, which reached 13.0% for the full year.
The company's balance sheet remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $1,821.2 million as of May 31, 2026, alongside short-term investments of $2,372.3 million. According to company reports, New Oriental has repurchased approximately 51.5 million common shares for a total consideration of $274 million as of July 28, 2026, under its $300 million buyback authorization. Furthermore, the board approved an ordinary dividend of $1.20 per ADS as part of its fiscal year 2026 shareholder return plan.
In terms of market performance, the 9901.HK ticker closed at HKD 38.96 (close July 28, 2026), having traded between a low of HKD 38.7 and a high of HKD 39.66 during the session. Looking ahead, the company has issued guidance for fiscal year 2027, projecting total net revenues between $6,453.9 million and $6,680.3 million, which would represent a year-over-year growth range of 14% to 18%.